Emergency Dentistry in St. Clair Shores, MI

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you’re in pain, bleeding, or something is broken or missing, it’s worth a call. Common emergencies include:

• A severe or lingering toothache
• A chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• A knocked-out tooth
• A lost or loose crown, filling, or bridge
• Swelling in your gums or face, or a bump on the gums (possible signs of infection)
• An injury to your lips, gums, or the inside of your mouth

Not sure if yours qualifies? Call us anyway. We’d rather hear from you early than late.

Emergency Treatments We Offer

The right fix depends on what’s wrong. Depending on your situation, treatment may include:

• Root canal therapy to relieve pain from an infected or badly damaged tooth and often allow you to keep the tooth.
• Crowns and bridges to restore a broken tooth or replace a lost restoration
• Tooth-colored fillings for cavities and small fractures
• Dental bonding to repair minor chips
• Extractions when a tooth can’t be saved

We’ll explain why we recommend a particular treatment, and if a problem can safely wait, we’ll tell you.

What to Do Until You Reach Us

A few simple steps can protect your tooth and keep you more comfortable:

Toothache: Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove any trapped food. Hold a cold compress against your cheek. Don’t put aspirin directly on your gums, since it can burn the tissue.

Chipped or Broken Tooth: Rinse your mouth, save any pieces you can find, and apply a cold compress if there’s swelling. If a sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek, sugar-free gum or dental wax can cover it temporarily. Avoid chewing on that side.

Knocked-Out Adult Tooth: Time matters. Call us right away, ideally within the first hour. Pick the tooth up by the crown, rinse it gently if dirty, and reinsert it if you can. If not, keep it in milk. Don’t try to reinsert a baby tooth.

Lost Crown or Bridge: Keep it and bring it with you. Don’t use household glue to reattach it. A pharmacy dental cement can hold it temporarily if you’ll be waiting for your appointment.

What Happens at Your Emergency Visit

Start by calling us and telling us what’s going on. We’ll let you know how soon to come in and what to do in the meantime. When you arrive, we examine the area and take digital X-rays as needed, so we can identify the cause of your problem.

Our first priority is getting you comfortable. We’ll numb the area as needed. Dr. Rajurs will then walk you through what’s happening, what she recommends, and what it costs before treatment begins. Depending on the situation, we may be able to finish treatment in one visit. In other cases, we’ll relieve your pain and stabilize the tooth, then schedule the rest.

Why Choose Us for Emergency Dental Services in St. Clair Shores, MI

Our lead dentist, Dr. Monica Rajurs, DMD, has been treating patients since 2006. She earned her DMD from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. She’s also a member of the American Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association.

Patients rate us 4.9 stars on Google. One reviewer shared that Dr. Rajurs fit in their father at the last minute when his dental bridge came loose. Emergencies are stressful enough, so we try to make the visit as calm as we can.

Emergency care costs vary widely depending on what you need. You’ll get a clear estimate before we start treatment. We work with many dental insurance providers and can help you understand your benefits. Our in-house Dental Assistance Savings Plan is available for patients without insurance. Ask us whether it applies to your treatment. We also offer financing through CareCredit, subject to approval.